Portfolio Questions

Alexander Stewart S5O-02955 1. To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to a recent news release by the Scottish Crofting Federation stating that many crofters believe that their incomes have been significantly affected by wildlife. Emma Harper S5O-02956 2. To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has carried out of the potential impact on sheep farming of Brexit. Alex Cole-Hamilton S5O-02957 3. To ask the Scottish Government what preparations it is making for business continuity with wholesale food providers in the event of a no deal Brexit. Monica Lennon S5O-02958 4. To ask the Scottish Government when it last met representatives of the red meat industry and what was discussed. Mike Rumbles S5O-02959 5. To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural secretary has had with the transport secretary regarding the impact on the rural economy of the proposals in the Restricted Roads (20mph speed limit) (Scotland) Bill. Jamie Greene S5O-02960 6. To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making in meeting its tree planting targets and creating 10,000 hectares of new trees in 2019. Maurice Corry S5O-02961 7. To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made in developing a rural economy action plan. Brian Whittle S5O-02962 8. To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that Scottish suppliers have access to public procurement contracts for food.